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With catchy, cheer-squad exuberant text and striking torn-paper art, this simple science-based picture book celebrates what a pelican can do and will have young readers chanting joyfully along! Who can amaze with their remarkable ways? The pelican can! The pelican can!When a young pelican wakes up hungry, pelican parents know just what to do! Take a trip to the seaside and cheer for a marvellous bird who can fly, soar, dive, and more! Luminous graphic art paired with infectious rhythmic text makes for a winning invitation to join in a soaring journey to observe and celebrate the way that pelicans feed their young.The pelican does what a pelican can do.Now, how about you?

This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go!After some sleep,sloth is ready to eat.Go, Sloth, go!In a world where the pressure to speed ahead seems relentless, now is the time to take a trip to the rainforest and cheer for the slowest mammal on Earth-a hungry sloth-who takes her time moving through thicket and vine in search of the tastiest leaves. Developed in consultation with The Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica, Toni Yuly's exploration of the sloth's habits and habitat springs to life, rendered in rich, colorful layers of torn paper and ink.Don't miss Toni Yuly's companion title The Pelican Can!

Once again, your favorite daddy-daughter duo buckles up for a wild bedtime story-this one about the time a wizard turned Andy into a frog!It's bedtime, so you know what that means-Estella is ready for another totally true story from her dad's childhood. In tonight's story, Andy is on a class trip to New York City, where he crosses paths with a wizard.But Andy quickly learns that making fun of a grumpy wizard is not a good idea. Before he can say "RIBBIT!" Andy has been transformed into a frog.With the help of his old pal Wendy, Andy will have to hop his way through the Big Apple to reverse the spell in this delightful early reader graphic novel filled with epic adventure, shenanigans, and belly laughs.

A bold, joyful picture book for the very young shows that the natural world is full of wonders -- and each of us is a small part of that. Like a flower in a field . . .Like a cloud in the sky . . .So am I. Just as a pebble is part of a mountain, just as a wave is part of the sea, so, too, is every one of us part of something bigger. With bright collage illustrations and a simple, lyrical text, acclaimed author-illustrator Toni Yuly invites readers to celebrate our relationship to the natural world.

An utterly charming picture book that celebrates a child’s sense of curiosity about the world with playful yet thoughtful questions about trees—perfect for fans of Julie Fogliano and Ruth Krauss.Do tiny trees dream of being big? Do the tallest trees get lonely? What part is the heart of a tree? Follow along as a lively little girl explores the natural world, asking questions big and small. Filled with wonder and joy, Some Questions About Trees is a celebration of how children see the world.

"Nature's gifts are recognized and celebrated in this minimalist picture book that links gratitude with life itself." -- Kirkus Reviews Clouds bring the rain that makes puddles to splash in. Sheep give us wool for our sweaters and hats. The honey that sweetens our bread comes from bees (thank you, bees). With spare, repetitive text and bright, torn-paper collage artwork, this picture book gives even the youngest readers a subtle sense of how everyday things are related -- and inspires an appreciation for life's simple gifts.

Ollie the octopus has a lot of feelings and he struggles to understand them. One especially busy, emotional day, Ollie becomes overwhelmed by all of his feelings. But with the help of his good friend, Stella the starfish, Ollie is reassured and able to feel that he is ok, and that it is fine to have so many feelings.This endearing board book explores the range of emotions we all can feel and opens up the potential for a conversation with a caring adult where kids can discover their feelings are natural and normal, and that others feel the same way they do. Stella and Ollie give kids words for their emotions, and power over their feelings. With their help, kids will realize it's okay to not feel fine all of the time, and that it's okay to talk about it.A visually fun detail included is how Ollie changes his color with his changing emotions to emphasize and make it easy for even the very youngest readers to see Ollie's feelings. Ollie Feels Fine helps parents support their child's emotional intelligence.

A persimmon branch takes its time creating a wonderful gift for the community around it in this charming picture book celebrating the beauty that can be found in slowing down. When you slow down... you see more. You see the day waking up, the turtle taking steps, the wind having fun. You see wonder all around. In this this simple yet stunning picture book, a persimmon tree stretches across every page, changing with the seasons. In the world beyond its branches, a boy and his puppy delight in the wonders they see around them. All the while, the tree is slowly growing, blooming, and creating fruit to be enjoyed.